+1 to BariatricNurseD. Especially the point about "Re: Compounded sema shortage — the effe..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Compounded sema shortage .
Want to share my personal experience related to Compounded sema shortage since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 276 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 16 months later: I am down 56 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Compounded sema aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
Dr.LeslieOBGYN — that is really helpful context on Compounded sema shortage . Follow-up question: did you experience any side effects during this phase?
I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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View ResultsTo answer Dr.EM_Chicago's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Compounded sema shortage is something I discuss with patients regularly.
The short answer: discuss this specific situation with your prescribing provider.
The longer answer involves weighing the risk-benefit ratio for your individual situation, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Saving this for reference. Quality thread.